True Maz, I didn't realise the post went up before I had done the poll...
I've always considered weight to be the deciding factor as to whether a bike is good or not but is it really that important? Do you really benefit from riding a bike that is 18lbs as opposed to 20lbs? Obviously you're going to notice the difference between a 40lb tourer and a 15lb racing bike but when you're talking a couple of lbs is it really much of an advantage? Especially to the leisure rider???
It would be easier, and cheaper, for me to lose 5lbs than for my bike to lose it.
So what do you consider to be important?